Families With Young Children: A Review of Research in the 1990s
@article{Demo2000FamiliesWY,
title={Families With Young Children: A Review of Research in the 1990s},
author={David H. Demo and M. Cox},
journal={Journal of Marriage and Family},
year={2000},
volume={62},
pages={876-895}
}Research conducted in the past decade on families with young chidren concentrated on 5 broad topics: (a) the transition to parenthood,' (b) the importance of maternal sensitivity for children's attachment security and subsequent adjustment and social competence; (c) the effectiveness of particular parenting styles and practices; (d) interparental, familial, and broader societal factors influencing parenting behaviors and child adjustment; and (e) the impact of family structure and household… Expand
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